The Liberal government is set to announce Thursday that the $533-million Ontario Autism Program beginning next month will offer a direct funding option, something families of children with autism have long been clamouring for. By ALLISON JONES The Canadian Press Thu.,...

Direct Funding Service Option Will Be Offered in New Ontario Autism Program May 18, 2017 1:45 P.M. Ministry of Children and Youth Services Ontario is giving families of children with autism more options for their children’s service by offering a new, permanent...

Waterloo Region Record By Allison Jones TORONTO — Ontario families of children with autism will be able to choose between using government-funded services or receiving funding to pay for private therapy, as part of an overhauled program, The Canadian Press has...